Hi, I've been thinking of applying to Georgetown for Early Action but I'm a little stressed. Do they typically reject a lot of early action applicants? I want to make sure I'm not wasting my chance.
Applying Early Action (EA) can be a good strategy if you're well-prepared and your application is strong, but it's understandable to be concerned about the potential consequences. Georgetown does not publicly release its EA acceptance and rejection statistics, but it's important to note that the EA pool can be quite competitive since many of its applicants are very serious about attending Georgetown and typically have strong profiles.
Being deferred rather than outright rejected is actually more common for EA applicants, and being deferred doesn't necessarily hurt your chances during the Regular Decision (RD) round. In such cases, Georgetown will review your application again during the RD round, and you'll be considered alongside RD candidates. Many applicants who get deferred during EA end up being admitted in the RD round.
If you think your application is strong and you have a good chance of getting in, applying EA could be advantageous. It gives you the chance to demonstrate your interest in Georgetown, and it allows you to learn your admission decision earlier than RD applicants. While there's no guarantee you won't be rejected during EA, if you're well-prepared and your application reflects that, you should not worry about wasting your chance.
In the end, whether or not to apply for EA depends on your confidence in your application. If you feel ready and your application is competitive, you might want to consider applying EA. However, if you believe your application could benefit from some extra time, focusing on RD might be a wiser choice. Good luck with your decision!
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